JAKARTA, BALINEWS – President Prabowo Subianto has revealed that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s decision to resign from office is related to issues concerning the fulfillment of requirements under Indonesia’s constitutional system.
Prabowo said Gibran submitted his resignation letter during a meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (Nov. 12, 2026), at 10:15 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB). Following the meeting, Gibran also visited the leadership of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to personally submit his resignation letter.
"In my view, he has demonstrated courage, a strong sense of responsibility, and statesmanship," Prabowo said during a press statement at Merdeka Palace on Thursday.
Prabowo admitted that he accepted the letter with a heavy heart. However, he said he respected and supported Gibran’s decision.
According to Prabowo, the decision was linked to certain discrepancies or shortcomings in meeting the requirements stipulated under Indonesia’s constitutional system, based on existing judicial rulings.
He explained that Gibran had previously believed he had completed his education through a proper and regular process. However, education systems abroad differ from the system applied in Indonesia.
"On that basis, he decided to submit his resignation as vice president in the interest of a greater cause, namely the interests of the nation, the state, and the Indonesian people," Prabowo said.
Prabowo also expressed his appreciation for Gibran’s contributions, from their time campaigning together to the first two years of their administration.
The president said that, from the beginning of the administration, Gibran had been assigned to visit various regions, including remote areas, to monitor the implementation of government programs.
Meanwhile, Prabowo focused on formulating national policies, improving regulations, curbing irregularities, reforming the economic system, and monitoring global developments amid ongoing conflicts and wars.
Prabowo said the division of responsibilities had helped him carry out his duties as president.
He noted that over the past two years, Gibran had visited 35 provinces and 149 regencies and municipalities, while inspecting and reviewing 303 government project sites.
"This demonstrates his hard work, dedication, and commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities," Prabowo said.
